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• 🤬 Mourinho FURIOUS: This poor referee couldn't handle the pressure

  20-09-2026 18:47 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  🤬 Mourinho FURIOUS: This poor referee couldn't handle the pressureJosé Mourinho tore into things in the press conference after Atlético-Real Madrid.
  The referee’s performance"We could save ourselves the press conference. Here they are [shows photos of the possible red cards], two clear reds. It should have been 50 minutes of eleven against nine. All I can do is hug my players, who gave everything, who produced a first half full of class and personality. I prepared yes
  
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• 🎥 Striker sent off after celebrating as his country are beaten

  25-09-2026 01:25 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  🎥 Striker sent off after celebrating as his country are beatenSayed Abu Farchi was an "unusual" protagonist during Thursday’s (24) Austria vs. Israel match in the UEFA Nations League.After scoring his goal — which made it 1-1 away from home — the 20-year-old Israeli forward went to one of the corner flags for a "personal" celebration and ended up being sent off.The damage would grow even bigger, as Austria scored twice after the 90th minute and won the Nations League B
  
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• Bellamy wants more from Wales after loss to Portugal

  25-09-2026 00:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Wales earned plaudits but Craig Bellamy wants more from his side, after admitting they were forced to suffer in their narrow 1-0 defeat in Portugal.Joao Felix's deflected strike proved enough to earn victory in Lisbon for the hosts, who also saw Cristiano Ronaldo's effort ruled out by VAR.It was a winning start to the Nations League title defence for Portugal and for new manager Jorge Jesus.Despite being under pressure for long spells in Lisbon, Bellamy's injury-hit side ended strongly as Brenna
  
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• Man Utd borrow another £90m as debt tops £1.1bn

  25-09-2026 00:32 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Manchester United's Old Trafford stadium is facing maintenance issues [Getty Images]Manchester United have borrowed another £90m since 30 June - and confirmed they spent £191.7m on new players this summer.United bought Andrey Santos from Chelsea on 13 July, Youri Tielemans from Aston Villa on 14 July and Carlos Baleba from Brighton on 25 August. The fees the club stated they spent on the trio at the time the transfers were announced added up to £153m, and it is not clear where
  
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• Bellamy wants more from Wales after Portugal loss

  25-09-2026 00:28 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Wales earned plaudits but Craig Bellamy wants more from after admitting his side were forced to suffer in their narrow defeat in Portugal.Joao Felix's deflected strike proved enough to earn victory in Lisbon for the hosts who also saw Cristiano Ronaldo's effort ruled out by VAR victory.It was a winning start to the National League title defence for Portugal and for new manager Jorge Jesus.Despite being under pressure for long spells in Lisbon, Bellamy's injury-hit side ended strongly as Brennan
  
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• 'Don't put pressure on us' over Israel games - Ogbene

  25-09-2026 00:19 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Republic of Ireland winger Chiedozie Ogbene has urged the public to not "put the pressure on us" over the campaign to boycott the upcoming Nations League games against Israel.The sides are due to meet in Debrecen, Hungary on Sunday before the return fixture in Backa Topola, Serbia on 4 October (both 19:45 BST).Since the sides were drawn together in Group B3, there has been increasing calls in Ireland to withdraw from the games due to the ongoing situation in Gaza with a 'Stop The Game' campaign
  
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• Uefa fears Premier League impact on transfer market

  25-09-2026 00:18 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Morgan Rogers joined Chelsea from Aston Villa in a deal worth £118m [Getty Images]Uefa believes "a clear two-speed system" is emerging in the transfer market as a result of the huge spending by Premier League clubs this summer. In its latest European club talent and competition landscape report, European football's governing body laid bare just how dominant the transfer activity of English clubs has become.Uefa's report said that the estimated €4.6bn (£4bn) spend by Premier Leag
  
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• Barcelona's Deco denies interest in Man Utd's Gabriel

  24-09-2026 23:47 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  JJ Gabriel told Manchester United that he wanted to leave earlier this month [Getty Images]Barcelona's sporting director Deco said the club has no interest in pursuing Manchester United teenager JJ Gabriel.Gabriel, 15, travelled to the Spanish city after informing United that he wanted to leave Old Trafford earlier this month.Real Madrid, Bayern Munich and Paris St-Germain are among the clubs reportedly keen on securing his signature. "There's nothing to say about this boy," Deco said at a news
  
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• Israel striker sent off for gun celebration in Nations League defeat to Austria

  24-09-2026 23:46 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Israel forward ​Saied Abu Farchi was sent off for celebrating his goal against Austria in their 3-1 ⁠Nations League defeat by using the corner flag to simulate a gun.Abu Farchi headed home in the 55th minute to bring Israel level after Austria had taken the lead through a Romano Schmid penalty before half-time at the Raiffeisen Arena in Linz. The 20-year-old ran to the ‌corner flag, grabbed it ‌and made a gun-firing gesture during his celebration.Saied Abu Farchi scored for
  
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• Former Scottish Player Reveals Why Move To Celtic Never Happened: Did The Hoops Miss Out?

  24-09-2026 23:35 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Former Scottish Player Reveals Why Move To Celtic Never Happened: Did The Hoops Miss Out?Michael Stewart has disclosed how close he came to joining Celtic in 2007 after deciding to leave Hibernian during a difficult spell.Speaking on Not Another Football Podcast, Stewart said he wanted out after tensions had grown at Easter Road at Hibs. Several Hibs players had already moved elsewhere, making Parkhead a natural option.Gordon Strachan managed Celtic at the time, while John Park had moved from Hi
  
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• Jurgen Klopp denied debut Germany win as former player Cody Gakpo strikes late

  24-09-2026 23:26 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Cody Gakpo denied his former Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp a win in his first game in charge of Germany.Felix Nmecha had put Germany ahead with what looked set to be the only goal of an intense Nations League match against the Netherlands at the Johan Cruyff Arena in Amsterdam.But Gakpo scored a spectacular volley at the death to earn the Dutch a deserved point.Cody Gakpo’s spectacular volley earned the Netherlands a point late on (AP)A controversial game saw Virgil van Dijk have a goal hars
  
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• Israel player sent off for celebration mimicking gun

  24-09-2026 23:25 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  UEFA Nations LeagueAustria 3 - 1 Israel FTSayed Abu Farhi joined Colorado Rapids earlier this month from Maccabi Tel Aviv [Getty Images]Israel's Sayed Abu Farhi was sent off for a goal celebration where he appeared to use the corner flag to mimic shooting a gun in his side's Nations League defeat by Austria.The 20-year-old Colorado Rapids player equalised before doing the celebration which earned him a second yellow card.Football's laws say a player can be booked for a goal celebration that acts
  
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• Cody Gakpo denies former boss Jurgen Klopp a winning debut as Germany head coach

  24-09-2026 23:25 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Cody Gakpo denies former boss Jurgen Klopp a winning debut as Germany head coachCody Gakpo scored a late equaliser to help the Netherlands secure a 1-1 draw against Germany at Johan Cruijff ArenA on Thursday.Felix Nmecha had given Germany the lead in the 32nd minute, drilling his finish into the top corner after the ball fell kindly to him.The Oranje responded positively to going behind but did not draw level until the second half stoppage time.Substitute Ruben van Bommel won the ball from Serge
  
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• Liverpool Plot Move For £70m-Rated Everton Player: Why Should The Toffees Resist?

  24-09-2026 23:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Liverpool Plot Move For £70m-Rated Everton Player: Why Should The Toffees Resist?Liverpool are stepping up work on a possible move for Everton defender Jarrad Branthwaite next summer, according to Football Insider. Former Manchester United chief scout Mick Brown told the outlet that Liverpool have been watching the 24-year-old closely as they consider options for the next phase of their centre-back group.The report says Liverpool want a long-term successor for Virgil van Dijk, whose curren
  
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• Cristiano Ronaldo draws blank as Wales edged out by Portugal in Nations League

  24-09-2026 23:15 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Wales fell to an opening 1-0 Nations League defeat to Portugal as Cristiano Ronaldo drew a blank in Lisbon.On an evening when Ronaldo missed a slew of chances and had a second-half effort ruled out by a VAR intervention, it was his Al Nassr team-mate Joao Felix who settled the contest.Ronaldo was winning cap number 234 after deciding to prolong his international career following a disappointing World Cup, but his contribution ended when substituted after 67 minutes.The manner of Felix’s 22
  
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• Republic of Ireland deservedly beaten by Kosovo

  24-09-2026 23:13 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  UEFA Nations LeagueKosovo 1 - 0 Republic of Ireland FTTroy Parrott and Chiedozie Ogbene were unable to make an impact on a tough night for the Republic of Ireland [Getty Images]The Republic of Ireland opened their Uefa Nations League campaign in deflating fashion as Kosovo ran out deserved winners in Thursday's Group B3 opener in Pristina. Having troubled the Irish defence throughout the game, striker Vedat Muriqi headed the winner seven minutes from time after Ermal Krasniqi's initial effort ca
  
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• Liverpool agree incredible transfer for 'best in the world'

  24-09-2026 23:06 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Liverpool agree incredible transfer for 'best in the world'Liverpool have agreed a deal for the best in the world. This is an exciting era at Anfield. Arne Slot and Richard Hughes have both departed for pastures new. With Andoni Iraola and Julian Ward back at the helm, in many ways Liverpool are returning to their values of old.Iraola represents the charismatic and full throttle style that Jurgen Klopp had imbued on this team. Ward is someone who worked in recruitment with the mindset of buildin
  
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• Liverpool told why they were allowed to buy 57-goal star ahead of Bayern Munich

  24-09-2026 23:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Liverpool told why they were allowed to buy 57-goal star ahead of Bayern MunichLiverpool managed to spend over £150 million on new players in the summer. Ronald Araujo has arguably had the most positive impact on the club so far and, the fact that the Reds are still unbeaten across all competitions is fairly impressive.Of course, a lot of this is to do with the playing style that Andoni Iraola has brought to Anfield but, since the players haven't fully adjusted to that yet, there could be
  
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• Aston Villa Face Embarrassing Repeat Of £35m Loan Blunder: Should Emery Force The Issue?

  24-09-2026 23:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Aston Villa Face Embarrassing Repeat Of £35m Loan Blunder: Should Emery Force The Issue?Aston Villa have reportedly found themselves in an awkward loan situation involving Chelsea winger Alejandro Garnacho, according to The Telegraph. The 22-year-old joined Villa on loan after struggling to establish himself at Chelsea, but his start in Birmingham has taken a worrying turn.Garnacho has made three Premier League appearances this season, all from the bench, and has played only 34 minutes. He
  
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• ⭐️ Nations League: the 3️⃣ standout performers of the night

  24-09-2026 23:03 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  ⭐️ Nations League: the 3️⃣ standout performers of the nightA PSG defender, a late scorer, and a cyborg: discover our three standout men of the night in the Nations League!🥉 Nuno Mendes 🇵🇹The PSG full-back lived up to expectations in Jorge Jesus’s first game on the bench. In the first half, he provided a fine assist for João Félix to open the scoring against Wales. He then kept up a string of strong attacking and defensiv
  
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• A future Manchester City diamond is made of the right stuff to succeed

  24-09-2026 23:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  A future Manchester City diamond is made of the right stuff to succeedAt the end of 2027, Cavan Sullivan will join Manchester City. City secured the signing of the prodigiously talented young attacking midfielder some time ago. Sullivan has long been regarded as one of the top young prospects in world football. His performances for the Philadelphia Union in the MLS this season have further emphasized this fact. The 16-year-old has earned his first call-up to the United States national team and h
  
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• Nations League starts with debutants in focus, Haaland decisive and more

  24-09-2026 22:52 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Nations League starts with debutants in focus, Haaland decisive and moreThe 2026-2027 Nations League got underway this Thursday (24) packed with standout matches.Special attention went to the debuts of three coaches: Jorge Jesus, Klopp and Xavi with Portugal, Germany and the Netherlands, respectively.There was Cristiano Ronaldo trying to close in on his 1,000th goal, Haaland getting on the scoresheet, and more. Portugal 1-0 WalesThe first half from JJ's side was encouraging at the Jos&eacut
  
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• Haaland scores twice as Norway beat Denmark

  24-09-2026 22:52 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  UEFA Nations LeagueNorway 3 - 2 Denmark FTErling Haaland has scored nine goals in his past six games for club and country [Getty Images]Erling Haaland continued his fine form with two goals as Norway secured a 3-2 victory over Denmark in their opening Uefa Nations League match. The Manchester City striker netted seven times in a historic World Cup run for Norway, which ended with a quarter-final defeat by England. In his first international outing since, Haaland netted his side's second of the e
  
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• Update On The Future Of This Sunderland Playmaker: Good Move For Both Parties?

  24-09-2026 22:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Update On The Future Of This Sunderland Playmaker: Good Move For Both Parties?On their official website, Sunderland have offered an update on the future of Enzo Le Fee. It has been revealed that the French talent has put pen to paper on a new contract with the Black Cats that will keep him at the Stadium of Light until the summer of 2031.Le Fee’s Impressive Form In English FootballLe Fee has made a promising start to this Premier League campaign as he has produced a series of impressive di
  
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• Havertz and Brobbey injured as Netherlands and Germany draw

  24-09-2026 22:49 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  UEFA Nations LeagueNetherlands 1 - 1 Germany FTKai Havertz (centre) was replaced by debutant Younes Ebnoutalib after 30 minutes [Getty Images]Arsenal forward Kai Havertz and Sunderland's Brian Brobbey both went off injured as the Netherlands drew with Germany in the Nations League.Both teams were managed by a new high-profile boss - with ex-Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp in charge of his native Germany and Barcelona legend Xavi Hernandez taking charge of the Dutch.Felix Nmecha gave Germany the l
  
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• Nations League: Muriqi header sinks Republic of Ireland - as it happened

  24-09-2026 22:36 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Nations League - Group B3Kosovo 1-0 Republic of Ireland (Result)Hosts dominate the first halfMuriqi heads home late onFirst meeting between the two countries Nations League: Muriqi header sinks Republic of Ireland - as it happened
  
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• Gasperini unwilling to let Dybala attend Messi farewell in Argentina

  24-09-2026 22:35 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Gasperini unwilling to let Dybala attend Messi farewell in ArgentinaLionel Messi will play his final career match for Argentina on October 6th against Benin. An absolute champion, some consider him the greatest player of all time, others rank him behind Maradona, but the fact is that geniuses like him are unlikely to be born in many more. Ahead of the event, La Pulce has invited Paulo Dybala, with whom he won the 2022 World Cup, to participate. The Giallorossi’s number 21 has been incredib
  
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• Arsenal Are In The Running To Sign This La Liga Defender: What Will He Bring To North London?

  24-09-2026 22:35 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Arsenal Are In The Running To Sign This La Liga Defender: What Will He Bring To North London?In a recent report, fussball-news.de claimed that Arsenal are in the running to sign Real Sociedad defender Jon Martin. It has been mentioned that the Gunners are facing competition from Chelsea, Liverpool and Real Madrid in the race to land the Spanish talent next year.Martin’s Impressive Form In La LigaMartin has made a solid start to this campaign as he has been responsible for putting in a run
  
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• Update On Manchester United And Their Pursuit Of This Crystal Palace Ace: Good Option For Carrick?

  24-09-2026 22:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Update On Manchester United And Their Pursuit Of This Crystal Palace Ace: Good Option For Carrick?In a recent report, journalist Pete O’Rourke offered an update on Manchester United and their pursuit of Crystal Palace ace Tyrick Mitchell. It is believed that the English full-back is very keen on joining the Red Devils next year.Mitchell’s Impressive Form In English FootballMitchell has enjoyed a good run of form for the Eagles this season after he put in a few impressive displays for
  
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• Cristante’s top start to the season: Roma midfielder among the best for recoveries and progressive actions

  24-09-2026 22:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Cristante’s top start to the season: Roma midfielder among the best for recoveries and progressive actionsBryan Cristante has often been criticized by his fans, but he’s silenced everyone at the start of this season. The number 4, repeatedly accused of forming a “mediocre group” with Lorenzo Pellegrini and Gianluca Mancini, has been a key figure in midfield for the first five matchdays of the season. The Giallorossi midfielder, comparing his ball recovery data with his pr
  
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